TRAIL MIX GRANOLA by NancyC

• 7 cups old-fashioned oats  
• 1 cup sweetened or unsweetened coconut flakes
• 3/4 cup wheat germ or flaxseed
• 2/3 cup light olive oil or canola oil
• 1 1/4 cup honey
• 2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 4 cups trail mix, any variety (use store-bought or homemade–I used a tropical trail mix for this batch)

Adjust oven rack to middle of oven. Preheat oven to 325˚F. Line a 13 x 18″ rimmed baking pan with parchment paper; set aside (or use two rimmed 10 x 15″ cookie sheets).

In a very large bowl, stir together the oats, coconut flakes, and wheat germ or flaxseed.

In a medium microwave-safe bowl, stir together the oil, honey, cinnamon and salt; heat in microwave for 30 to 40 seconds, then stir until well-blended.

Pour honey mixture over oat mixture in large bowl, stirring to coat evenly. Spread mixture in an even layer on the lined 13 x 18″ pan.

Bake at 325˚F for 20 minutes; remove from oven, stir mixture (so it will bake evenly), then return to oven for another 20 minutes–for a total baking time of 40 minutes. Remove from oven and stir in the trail mix. Let granola stand until cooled, then stir again to break any large clumps. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.

Recipe from NancyC | nancy-c.com